Has N8218P been in an accident?

Yes. N8218P appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N8218P?

N8218P is a 1963 Piper PA-24-250 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 24-3471.

Has N8218P been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N8218P (WPR12FA339) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N8218P — 1963 Piper PA-24-250

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N8218P appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 24-3471
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-24-250
Year: 1963
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-540 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR12FA339Aug 2, 2012Truckee, CAFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment by prescription pain medication.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1963 Piper PA-24-250).

Jan 9, 2018deregistered — Ungar James R

Frequently asked

Has N8218P been in an accident?: Yes. N8218P appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N8218P?: N8218P is a 1963 Piper PA-24-250 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 24-3471.
Has N8218P been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N8218P (WPR12FA339) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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